Category Archives: Elements of Style

Prairie Haven Designs is a combination of beautifully crafted pillows, light fixtures and upholstery mixed with vintage furniture, dishes, and fun accessories all artistically displayed in a purpose-built barn-like building which is usually open just four times a year. This … Continue reading →

Urban Cottage will delight you with a spring theme this weekend. You’ll find plenty of white furniture, cheerful decor, and happy people when you stop in. There are plants, flowers, and succulents to perk up your home or office. Lovely … Continue reading →

Flowers are blooming at Bachman’s and spring is definitely in the air at A Gathering of Friends. This semi-annual antique market won’t disappoint you. The array of classic, primitive and industrial antiques means there is something for everyone’s taste. Admission … Continue reading →

There is so much to delight you at Urban Cottage this month! Amazing treasures like the blue-green rubbed antique European chest found in Nashville are scattered throughout the shop. There are many unique, beautifully made lampshades – just what you … Continue reading →

It’s always a pleasure to visit St. Paul’s two occasional shops. They have so much to offer depending on your favorite decorating style and your particular home furnishing needs. The ladies at Urban Moon and The Middle Sister have a … Continue reading →

This weekend provides a rare opportunity to visit shops that we don’t often write about: local antique shops which are open more days than they’re closed. A good example is A Rare Bird Antiques which is located at 3016 West … Continue reading →

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Elegant yet clean-lined furniture is waiting for you at Urban Cottage this month. There are also metal and wood industrial pieces if that’s more your style. The cottage has lamps, mirrors, frames, and lots more to decorate walls, shelves and … Continue reading →

Looking for more browsing options this weekend? A Rare Bird has lots of variety from elegant European antiques to an American moose head. Most of the shop glitters with gilding and crystal, but then you’ll spy a French kepi (that’s … Continue reading →

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Laurie’s Trunk is aglow with soft lighting from the collection of beautiful chandeliers this weekend. Those shown here are only a sample of all you’ll find: simple brass, white wrought iron, and plenty dripping with sparkling crystals. There are wooden … Continue reading →